Regulatory action against you as a vehicle operator's licence holder

Introduction

If you hold an operating licence for a goods vehicle or public service vehicle, this guide will give you information about what regulatory action you will face if you break the terms and conditions of your operating licence.

It also explains what you need to do if you do face regulatory action, the range of penalties you can expect and how to appeal against decisions that you disagree with.

Subjects covered in this guide

• Introduction
• Facing regulatory action regarding your vehicle operator's licence
• Facing a regulatory public inquiry into your vehicle operator's licence
• Possible penalties for operating outside the terms of your vehicle operator's licence
• If the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency prohibits or impounds a vehicle
• Carrying dangerous goods safely
• Appealing against the Vehicle and Operator Service Agency's decision to impound a vehicle
• Appealing to the Upper Tribunal, Administrative Appeals Chamber against regulatory action